Nature

Sunday Guided Nature Hikes

Tryon Creek State Natural Area Tryon Creek State Natural Area
Next happening
Mar 2, 2025 mdi-clock 10:00 AM

Sundays, 10 AM start time

Join naturalist/educator, Roland Begin, for adult-themed, educational hikes in the Tryon Creek forest. Hikes start from the Nature Center front porch and will average 2 miles. Content geared to ages 12+.

 

2/9: PNW Forest Ecology and Climate Change: Learn about how forests recover from  disturbances (e.g. fire, wind, landslides), as well as specific examples of how climate change is altering the ecology of the forest.

 

 

3/2:  Landslides, Earthquake Faults, and Tryon Creek Geology: Learn about the unique geology of Tryon Creek plus how to use geological maps and SLIDO (state-supported landslide tool).

 

3/23: Plants of the Tryon Creek Forest: Spring!: Learn how to identify them and their seasonal cycles and uses.

Session Schedule

Mar 2, 2025 mdi-clock-outline 10:00 AM Begins Mar 2, 2025 mdi-clock-outline 11:00 AM Ends Mar 23, 2025 mdi-clock-outline 10:00 AM Begins Mar 23, 2025 mdi-clock-outline 11:00 AM Ends